SOC 493052

Motorcycle Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.

National Median

$47,200

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$47,200

Entry Level (10th pct)

$31,770

Experienced (90th pct)

$70,210

Total Employed

14,010

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$31,770 - $38,270
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$38,270 - $58,880
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$58,880 - $70,210

Highest Paying Locations for Motorcycle Mechanics

Fresno, CA

$64,820

+37.3% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$61,820

+31.0% vs national

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

$60,320

+27.8% vs national

Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

$59,800

+26.7% vs national

Fargo, ND-MN

$59,440

+25.9% vs national

Motorcycle Mechanics Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Fresno, CA	$64,820	40
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$61,820	110
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$60,320	220
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$59,800	30
Fargo, ND-MN	$59,440	40
North Dakota	$59,440	160
Bismarck, ND	$59,330	60
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$58,870	220
California	$58,620	1,540
Bend, OR	$58,620	40
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$58,100	80
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$57,250	170
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$56,870	290
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$56,250	510
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$55,990	250
New Jersey	$54,760	270
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$54,500	120
South Carolina	$53,900	90
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$52,950	60
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$52,860	40
Massachusetts	$52,590	N/A
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$52,590	130
Reno, NV	$52,310	30
New Hampshire	$52,080	100
Maryland	$51,690	50
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$51,480	50
Nevada	$51,160	110
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$51,160	50
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$51,090	60
Oregon	$50,980	290
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$50,980	30
Colorado Springs, CO	$50,380	50
Wisconsin	$50,270	340
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$50,240	50
Wyoming	$50,020	70
Ocala, FL	$49,900	N/A
Minnesota	$49,770	380
Colorado	$49,360	530
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$49,230	100
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$49,140	50
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$49,130	220
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$49,050	350
Nebraska	$48,970	70
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$48,630	200
Omaha, NE-IA	$48,620	50
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$48,610	50
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$48,520	40
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$48,440	40
Virginia	$48,410	460
New York	$48,280	400

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Motorcycle Mechanics?

The national median annual salary for Motorcycle Mechanics is $47,200, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Motorcycle Mechanicss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Motorcycle Mechanicss is Fresno, CA, with a median salary of $64,820.

How much can an experienced Motorcycle Mechanics make?

Top-earning Motorcycle Mechanicss (90th percentile) make $70,210 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.